Consulate General of Morocco in Larnaca, Cyprus
- Address: 1 Louki Pierides str.; P.O. Box 40173, 6301 Larnaca
- Phone: +35799622472, +35724654390
- Fax: +35724624554
Head of mission: Mr Dimitris Haholiadis, Honorary Consul General (as of 2023)
2 missions of Morocco in Cyprus: Consulate General of Morocco in Larnaca, Cyprus; Vice Consulate of Morocco in Nicosia, Cyprus. Addresses, phones and…
Head of mission: Mr Dimitris Haholiadis, Honorary Consul General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Michalakis D. Haholiades, Honorary Vice-Consul (as of 2010)
Morocco is a compelling destination for some travelers from Cyprus. With its rich cultural heritage, historical cities, and stunning landscapes, it offers a unique experience. Given that around 500,000 Cypriots travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Morocco appealing for their travels.
Morocco is generally considered a relatively safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Cyprus. According to the Global Peace Index, Morocco ranks 76th out of 160 countries, while Cyprus is ranked 86th, suggesting that Morocco has a slightly better safety profile overall. In terms of crime statistics, Cyprus has a lower murder rate at 1.3 per 100,000 people compared to Morocco's 1.9. However, female murder rates are lower in Morocco at 0.5 per 100,000 compared to Cyprus's 1.1. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Morocco has a lower score for mafia groups (1.0) compared to Cyprus (3.5), indicating less influence from organized crime. However, Morocco scores higher in crime networks (6.5) and state crime (7.0) than Cyprus (5.0 and 4.0, respectively). Overall, while there are some differences in crime statistics, Morocco remains a popular destination for tourists and is considered safe, especially when compared to the context of organized crime. Travelers should always exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.